Aspirus Ironwood Hospital & Clinics Inc.

“The organization has an executive committee which consists of the chairperson, vice chairperson, secretary, treasurer, past chairperson, and ceo. This committee has the power to act on behalf of the organization during the period between the meetings of the board, subject to any prior authorization granted by the board.”

“Aspirus grand view's members are aspirus, inc., a wisconsin nonprofit corporation and gogebic range health foundation, a michigan nonprofit corporation.”

“Four members of the board of directors are elected by aspirus, inc. And four members of the board are elected by gogebic range health foundation.”

“Aspirus, inc. And gogebic range health foundation have the following rights and responsibilities: (a) initiate and approve any change in philosophy, character, or mission of the corporation. (b) initiate and approve all amendments to the articles of incorporation. (c) amend the bylaws of the corporation and all subsidiaries with superseding authority over amendments adopted by the board as provided in the articles of incorporation and/or the bylaws. (d) initiate and approve the addition of any new members of the corporation. (e) approve the establishment, transfer of ownership, and/or dissolution of any subsidiary corporations. (f) initiate and approve borrowing of money and other forms of indebtedness in excess of $5,000,000. (g) approve the purchase, sale, lease, disposition, encumbrance, or alienation of property with a value in excess of $5,000,000. (h) initiate and approve any plan of dissolution, merger, or consolidation.”

“The return is reviewed by the organization's management. When a final draft of the return is complete, copies of the return are provided to the board of directors prior to filing the return with the irs.”

“Each officer, director, and key employee is required to fill out an annual conflict of interest form. The form is reviewed initially by the coo, then by the board of directors to review any potential conflicts. Each person with a conflict is restricted from voting on related matters.”

“The board of directors has a compensation committee which provides a more formal review process over executive compensation. The compensation committee reviews annual salary recommendations for the coo and the cfo. The committee usues performance evaluations and market comparability data to make their decisions.”

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available upon request.”

“Explanation of hours worked: charmaine chiantello, and paula chermside are employed by aspirus grand view. Aspirus grand view's purpose is to provide health care services to area residents and those in need of care through the operation of its hospital and its subsidiary organizations. Charmaine chiantello and paula chermside devote their time providing management services to aspirus grand view and related organizations. Sidney c. Sczygelski, maria gulan, lori peck, jacob kempen, and rick nevers are employed by aspirus, inc. And its affiliated organizations. Aspirus, inc's purpose is to serve as a supporting organization to multiple subsidiary organizations as listed in schedule r, as well as the partner hospitals which aspirus, inc. Holds a membership interest in the operations of those additional hospitals. The employees of aspirus, inc. Devote their time providing management services to the related organizations and affiliated partner hospitals. These employees often work hours in excess of an average of 40 hours each week in order to fulfill this mission. Christopher pogliano, m.d. Is an employed physician of aspirus grand view and provides an average of 40 hours per week of physician and management services while working for aspirus grand view in addition to his duties on the board of directors for aspirus grand view. Hours worked at related organizations are reflected in line 2 of column b.”

“Physician purchased services: program service expenses 2,690,848. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 2,690,848. Other purchased services: program service expenses 2,364,138. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 2,364,138. Administrative purchased services: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 1,800,058. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,800,058.”

“Operating equity transfers to aspirus grand view service corporation increase in interest in net assets of supporting organizations 18,919. Gain from controlled subsidiary contributions for property & equipment 32,188.”

“Aspirus grand view's board of directors provides oversight of the independent accountants and the members of the board meet with the accountant during the audit process to discuss the audit and other matters. Aspirus grand view also is provided additional oversight of the audit process and selection of the independent accountant through the audit committee of aspirus, inc. There was no change to this process in the past year.”